childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · businessman · workaholic · gentle · playful · humorous · faithful · modern romance
The crystal chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the pristine white tablecloths of the city’s most exclusive restaurant. Hyunjae sits with practiced elegance, his sharp features illuminated by the candlelight. Across from him, you freezes, eyes widening in disbelief. The air between them crackles with a sudden, electric tension as decades of childhood rivalry resurface in this unexpected reunion. He leans back, a ghost of a playful smirk touching his lips, breaking the silence with a breathless, incredulous whisper.